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Gimli, Counter of Kills
Price tag $0.06

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2405 Current Rank
#2325 Last Week
#2252 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gimli, Counter of Kills.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+9% Synergy $0.08
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.37
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.71
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli, Counter of Kills's abilities and overall game plan.

Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+50% Synergy $0.11
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+47% Synergy $0.16
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+45% Synergy $0.10
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+42% Synergy $1.86
Blazing Volley Blazing Volley
+41% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+39% Synergy $1.44
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+38% Synergy $0.44
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+37% Synergy $0.12
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+37% Synergy $0.09
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+35% Synergy $1.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+34% Synergy $0.23
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+34% Synergy $0.51
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+34% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.15
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.06
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $67.99
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+35% Synergy $0.42
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+32% Synergy $1.20
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+28% Synergy $4.22
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+26% Synergy $6.95
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.69
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+23% Synergy $0.70
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+20% Synergy $0.79
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+16% Synergy $8.74
Insufferable Balladeer Insufferable Balladeer
+16% Synergy $0.05
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+16% Synergy $0.21
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+15% Synergy $0.15
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+15% Synergy $0.37
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $14.70
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.16
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+14% Synergy $1.76
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+14% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+13% Synergy $0.90
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+13% Synergy $24.49
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+12% Synergy $0.33
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+11% Synergy $0.64
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+11% Synergy $1.70
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+11% Synergy $0.23
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+11% Synergy $0.40
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+10% Synergy $0.38
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+10% Synergy $0.04
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+10% Synergy $0.24
Skewer Slinger Skewer Slinger
+10% Synergy $0.03
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+9% Synergy $0.17
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+9% Synergy $1.81
Battle-Scarred Goblin Battle-Scarred Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.07
Fearless Skald Fearless Skald
+9% Synergy $0.06
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+8% Synergy $0.31
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+8% Synergy $0.07
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+8% Synergy $0.11
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+7% Synergy $0.21
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+5% Synergy $2.69
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+5% Synergy $0.66
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+5% Synergy $1.30
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $0.85
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+4% Synergy $0.13
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+3% Synergy $18.31
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.18
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $9.09
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
0% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $4.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli, Counter of Kills safe.

Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+33% Synergy $0.10
Electrickery Electrickery
+28% Synergy $0.27
Starstorm Starstorm
+24% Synergy $0.25
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+24% Synergy $0.42
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+23% Synergy $0.06
Shock Shock
+18% Synergy $0.04
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+14% Synergy $0.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $0.98
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+12% Synergy $8.75
Display of Power Display of Power
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+8% Synergy $0.22
Overwhelming Surge Overwhelming Surge
+8% Synergy $0.06
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $0.94
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $0.86
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+6% Synergy $0.09
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+5% Synergy $0.10
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+5% Synergy $0.08
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+4% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+4% Synergy $0.07
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+2% Synergy $0.07
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-4% Synergy $5.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-5% Synergy $2.75
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.68
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.28
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-11% Synergy $1.38
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $8.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-14% Synergy $5.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $4.20
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $6.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli, Counter of Kills's game plan and control the board.

Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+30% Synergy $4.82
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+24% Synergy $0.64
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+20% Synergy $1.09
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+15% Synergy $0.82
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+15% Synergy $0.05
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+14% Synergy $0.07
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+11% Synergy $7.39
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.14
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+9% Synergy $0.03
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+9% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.35
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+7% Synergy $0.08
Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+6% Synergy $0.16
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.99
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+5% Synergy $0.12
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.80
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.58
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $0.05
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+4% Synergy $0.07
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $4.47
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $4.41
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.85
Insurrection Insurrection
+2% Synergy $6.51
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.43
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.21
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.10
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-7% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.76

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+27% Synergy $3.11
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+26% Synergy $2.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $17.15
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+21% Synergy $0.06
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.33
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+16% Synergy $0.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+15% Synergy $4.68
Caltrops Caltrops
+14% Synergy $3.00
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.05
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.06
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $5.61
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+10% Synergy $0.99
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+7% Synergy $0.64
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $4.55
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $31.55
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+5% Synergy $1.42
Gilded Assault Cart Gilded Assault Cart
+5% Synergy $0.10
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.73
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.77
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+4% Synergy $17.97
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.10
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $36.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $7.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $35.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+30% Synergy $0.24
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+27% Synergy $2.85
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+25% Synergy $0.29
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+20% Synergy $2.72
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+20% Synergy $0.65
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+17% Synergy $0.99
City on Fire City on Fire
+16% Synergy $5.62
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+15% Synergy $11.39
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+15% Synergy $0.35
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+15% Synergy $0.54
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+13% Synergy $3.15
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+12% Synergy $0.57
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+10% Synergy $2.22
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+9% Synergy $0.66
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+9% Synergy $0.22
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.47
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+7% Synergy $0.04
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+6% Synergy $1.01
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+5% Synergy $12.32
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $8.53
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+4% Synergy $1.41
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $4.21
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.55
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.35
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
0% Synergy $0.86
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
0% Synergy $0.19
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-1% Synergy $0.83
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $5.49
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-15% Synergy $1.97
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli, Counter of Kills to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+9% Synergy $0.30
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-1% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+35% Synergy $0.55
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+28% Synergy $0.21
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.80
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.47
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $5.17
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.63
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.27
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $12.52
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
0% Synergy $2.02
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.46
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.24
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.04
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $15.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $17.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $0.96
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli, Counter of Kills decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+26% Synergy $6.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.68

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gimli, Counter of Kills.

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The Seventh Doctor Donna Noble The Seventh Doctor // Donna Noble
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Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Tavern Brawler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Tavern Brawler
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Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
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Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
Maraxus of Keld Maraxus of Keld
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
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Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Clan Crafter Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Clan Crafter
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cloakwood Hermit Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cloakwood Hermit
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dungeon Delver Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dungeon Delver
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Far Traveler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Monoxa, Midway Manager Monoxa, Midway Manager
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Clan Crafter Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Clan Crafter
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Far Traveler Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Far Traveler
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster